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WO2001058413A1
WO2001058413A1 PCT/EP2001/001354 EP0101354W WO0158413A1 WO 2001058413 A1 WO2001058413 A1 WO 2001058413A1 EP 0101354 W EP0101354 W EP 0101354W WO 0158413 A1 WO0158413 A1 WO 0158413A1
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  • the present invention relates to a method for stimulating hair growth, a kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth and the use of the kit.
  • the hair is an appendage of the skin made of keratin, which protects the body surface as fur or fur in the mammal, whereby this protective function has largely been lost in humans.
  • the hair follicle is arranged obliquely in the cutis and occasionally extends into the subcutis.
  • the part of the hair protruding from the skin is the hair shaft, the part in the skin is the hair root, which is enclosed by the inner and outer root sheath and at the bottom end bulges out into the so-called bulb.
  • the bulb contains the germ cells for hair growth and the formation of keratin.
  • the hair goes through a life cycle that comprises three phases. A distinction is made between the anagen or growth phase, the catagen or transition phase and the telogenic or resting phase. In the absence of hair growth disorders, about 80 to 85% of the hair is usually in the anagen phase and 15 to 20% in the Transition or rest phase.
  • the anagen phase is the period of active hair growth and lasts about 3 to 5 years.
  • the catagen phase is a transition phase between active growth and rest phase and lasts about 1 to 2 weeks.
  • the subsequent telogenic phase lasts 3 to 4 months. This is where the growth stops and the hair is rejected if necessary, after which new hair growth can begin.
  • the present invention is based on the object of providing a method for stimulating hair growth in a region of the body which avoids the described disadvantages of the previously known methods. Furthermore, it is a further object of the invention to provide a kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth and to propose an advantageous use of the kit.
  • this object is achieved by a method for stimulating hair growth in a body region, in which a preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells is introduced subcutaneously into the body region to be treated. It has surprisingly been shown that through Subcutaneous introduction of the preparation considerable cosmetic successes can be achieved, in particular in the re-hairing of regions of the body which are affected by hair loss.
  • stem cells are to be understood as cells which, in principle, divide almost indefinitely and can produce specialized cells. Examples of stem cells are embryonic stem cells, fetal stem cells, for example from umbilical cord blood, and juvenile and adult stem cells.
  • Preformed hair cells which can also be referred to as hair formation cells, are to be understood in the context of this application text as cells which can form a physiologically functional hair.
  • the invention teaches a novel use of stem cells to stimulate hair growth. In this way it is possible to help people with hair growth disorders or hair loss to return to a visually appealing appearance of the affected parts of the body.
  • the described effect of the cosmetic process is generally accompanied by a differentiation and / or redifferentiation of the cells introduced.
  • the cells may not be differentiated.
  • the preparation is buffered to a pH of approximately 6.8 to 7.5 and in particular 7.0 to 7.4. Particularly good results are achieved if the preparation has isoosmotic properties in relation to the physiological environment under the skin of the body part to be treated.
  • the term isoosmotic properties of the preparation in relation to a physiological milieu is to be understood in the context of this application text in such a way that the preparation has approximately the same osmotic pressure in relation to a physiological medium.
  • the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells further comprises an isoosmotic rinse or a physiological saline solution. This serves to balance the pressure and prepare the skin for the absorption of the stem cells. It also causes inflammation of the treated skin area avoided or the likelihood of this being reduced and thus the wound arising during the treatment is spared.
  • the subcutaneous introduction of the preparation into the body region to be treated is preferably carried out by a device which comprises one or more cannulas.
  • the device is expediently driven electrically and / or pneumatically.
  • the subcutaneous introduction of the preparation through the device can be compared to a tattooing process.
  • sterility is preferred.
  • Microcannulas and / or brown cannulas are preferably used as cannulas.
  • the use of very thin cannulas enables the preparation to be inserted with minimal trauma to the affected body region.
  • Microcannulas with an outer diameter of approximately 25 to 40 ⁇ m diameter, in particular approximately 30 ⁇ m diameter, are preferably used.
  • microcannulas have textile properties, ie they bend slightly when inserted into the scalp, it is expedient to support the microcannulas by means of larger cannulas which have an outer diameter of approximately 150 to 200 ⁇ m. Titanium or plastic has proven to be particularly suitable materials for the cannulas. It has been shown that particularly good results are obtained when using a device which comprises a multi-cannula wheel.
  • the subcutaneous introduction of the preparation is expediently carried out in a similar manner to a tattoo device by means of a tacker-shaped movement of the cannula or cannulas.
  • the insertion by a linear tacker-shaped movement has proven to be particularly advantageous, 20 to 1200 hair channel formation strokes per cm 2 area preferably being used. Particularly good results are achieved if the preparation is introduced with a laminar flow, in particular with a laminar down flow.
  • the cannula is preferably filled by immersing it in a reservoir before a number of hair channel formation strokes, in particular before each hair channel formation stroke. Medical infusion sets are preferably used for filling.
  • the selected region in front of the staining treatment to stimulate hair growth subcutaneously. This enables precise placement of the desired hairline in the subsequent treatment to stimulate hair growth.
  • Another advantage of this embodiment is that the coloring of the skin makes the hair growth appear optically denser.
  • the method according to the invention is particularly well suited for stimulating the growth of the hair on the head.
  • a further preferred embodiment consists in stimulating the growth of length-limited hair, in particular the eyelashes and eyebrows.
  • the invention further relates to a kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth, which comprises a preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells.
  • the kit preferably includes a device for subcutaneously introducing the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells.
  • the kit comprises a preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells, as described above, and optionally also a device for subcutaneously introducing the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells, as described above ,
  • the use of the kit described for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth is also the subject of the present invention.
  • the present invention also relates to the use of stem cells for stimulating hair growth.
  • the method described is ideal for stimulating hair growth. Particularly good results are achieved with hair regrowth in a region of the body which is affected by hair loss.
  • the procedure is no more painful than a normal tattoo and does not require any further professional qualifications compared to a tattoo. Since there are also no significant side effects, the method can be carried out by anyone, in particular using the kit described.

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The invention relates to a method for stimulating hair growth on a body region. The method involves the use of a device for subcutaneously introducing a preparation into the body region to be treated and is suited, in particular, for inducing the regrowth of hair in the appointed body region affected by hair loss. The invention also relates to a kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth.

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Verfahren zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums und Kit zur Durchführung des Ner- fahrens Process for stimulating hair growth and kit for performing ner driving

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums, einen Kit zur Durchführung einer Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums sowie die Verwendung des Kits.The present invention relates to a method for stimulating hair growth, a kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth and the use of the kit.

In den westlichen Industrieländern sind schätzungsweise 50 bis 100 Millionen Personen von Störungen des Haarwachstums, insbesondere in Form von Haarausfall, betroffen. Dennoch sind die umfangreichen Versuche zum Bereitstellen von Verfahren und Zusammensetzungen zur Behandlung des Haarverlustes bislang ohne systematischen Erfolg geblieben. Eine der Ursachen für den relativen Mißerfolg der bisherigen Arbeiten auf diesem Gebiet liegt wohl in der unzureichenden Berücksichtigung der Ursachen für kosmetische Haarwachstumsstörungen.In western industrialized countries, an estimated 50 to 100 million people are affected by hair growth disorders, particularly in the form of hair loss. However, the extensive attempts to provide methods and compositions for treating hair loss have so far been unsuccessful. One of the reasons for the relative failure of previous work in this area is probably the insufficient consideration of the causes of cosmetic hair growth disorders.

Das Haar ist ein aus Keratin bestehendes Anhangsgebilde der Haut, das beim Säugetier als Pelz oder Fell die Körperoberfläche schützend bedeckt, wobei beim Menschen diese Schutzfunktion weitgehend verloren gegangen ist. Das Haarfollikel ist in der Cutis schräg angeordnet und reicht gelegentlich bis in die Subcutis hinein. Der aus der Haut herausragende Teil des Haars ist der Haarschaft, der in der Haut befindliche Teil die Haarwurzel, die von der inneren und der äußeren Wurzelscheide umschlossen ist und sich am unteren Ende zwiebeiförmig zum sogenannten Bulbus erweitert. In diesen stößt sich von unten her die mit Blutgefäßen und Nerven versehene Haar-Papille, die das Haar mit Nährstoffen versorgt. Der Bulbus enthält die Keimzellen für das Wachstum der Haare und die Bildung von Keratin.The hair is an appendage of the skin made of keratin, which protects the body surface as fur or fur in the mammal, whereby this protective function has largely been lost in humans. The hair follicle is arranged obliquely in the cutis and occasionally extends into the subcutis. The part of the hair protruding from the skin is the hair shaft, the part in the skin is the hair root, which is enclosed by the inner and outer root sheath and at the bottom end bulges out into the so-called bulb. The hair papilla with blood vessels and nerves, which supplies the hair with nutrients, bumps into them from below. The bulb contains the germ cells for hair growth and the formation of keratin.

Das Haar durchläuft einen Lebenszyklus, der drei Phasen umfaßt. Man unterscheidet dabei die anagene oder Wachstumsphase, die katagene oder Übergangsphase sowie die telogene oder Ruhephase. In Abwesenheit von Haarwachstumsstörungen befinden sich in der Regel etwa 80 bis 85 % der Haare in der anagenen Phase und 15 bis 20% in der Übergangs- bzw. Ruhephase. Die anagene Phase ist die Periode des aktiven Haarwachstums und dauert etwa 3 bis 5 Jahre. Die katagene Phase ist eine Übergangsphase zwischen aktivem Wachstum und Ruhephase und dauert etwa 1 bis 2 Wochen. Die sich anschließende telogene Phase dauert 3 bis 4 Monate. Hier stoppt das Wachstum und das Haar wird gegebenenfalls abgestoßen, wonach neues Haarwachstum beginnen kann. Tritt nun vermehrter Haarverlust auf, so kann dies daran liegen, dass ein größerer Teil als die oben genannten 15 bis 20% der Haare in der telogenen Phase vorliegt. Eine weitere mögliche Ursache ist in einer Verminderung der Anzahl der Haarfollikel zu sehen, die bei einem Menschen mit normalen Haarwuchs im Bereich der Kopfbehaarung bei etwa 500 Follikel/cm2 liegt und sich bei Störungen des Haarwuchses entsprechend verringert. Kosmetische Haarwachstumsstörungen können jedoch auch die Spätfolge von Verletzungen, insbesondere Verbrennungen, sein.The hair goes through a life cycle that comprises three phases. A distinction is made between the anagen or growth phase, the catagen or transition phase and the telogenic or resting phase. In the absence of hair growth disorders, about 80 to 85% of the hair is usually in the anagen phase and 15 to 20% in the Transition or rest phase. The anagen phase is the period of active hair growth and lasts about 3 to 5 years. The catagen phase is a transition phase between active growth and rest phase and lasts about 1 to 2 weeks. The subsequent telogenic phase lasts 3 to 4 months. This is where the growth stops and the hair is rejected if necessary, after which new hair growth can begin. If there is increased hair loss, this may be due to the fact that a larger proportion than the above 15 to 20% of the hair is in the telogenic phase. Another possible cause is to be seen in a reduction in the number of hair follicles, which in a person with normal hair growth in the area of the head hair is around 500 follicles / cm 2 and is correspondingly reduced in the event of hair growth disorders. However, cosmetic hair growth disorders can also be the late consequence of injuries, particularly burns.

Zur Bekämpfung von Haarwachstumsstörungen, welche häufig ein erhebliches kosmetisches Problem darstellen, werden eine Vielzahl von Mitteln und Verfahren angeboten. Dabei wird teilweise die Verwendung von Kosmetika zur externen Applikation, wie Haarwassern, Haarshampoos und ähnlichem vorgeschlagen. Es werden jedoch auch Mittel zur innerlichen Anwendung mit den unterschiedlichsten Zusammensetzungen angeboten. Die genannten Mittel sind oftmals nur von begrenzter Wirkung und weisen teilweise beträchtliche Nebenwirkungen auf.A variety of means and methods are offered to combat hair growth disorders, which often represent a significant cosmetic problem. The use of cosmetics for external application, such as hair lotions, hair shampoos and the like, is sometimes proposed. However, there are also agents for internal use with a wide variety of compositions. The agents mentioned are often only of limited effectiveness and in some cases have considerable side effects.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums an einer Körperregion bereitzustellen, das die beschriebenen Nachteile der bisher bekannten Verfahren vermeidet. Darüber hinaus liegt eine weitere Aufgabe der Erfindung darin, einen Kit zur Durchfuhrung einer Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums bereitzustellen und eine vorteilhafte Verwendung des Kits vorzuschlagen.The present invention is based on the object of providing a method for stimulating hair growth in a region of the body which avoids the described disadvantages of the previously known methods. Furthermore, it is a further object of the invention to provide a kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth and to propose an advantageous use of the kit.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Verfahren zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums an einer Körperregion gelöst, bei dem eine Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation subkutan in die zu behandelnde Körperregion eingebracht wird. Es hat sich überraschender Weise gezeigt, dass durch subkutanes Einbringen der Präparation beachtliche kosmetische Erfolge erzielt werden können, insbesondere bei der Wiederbehaarung von Körperregionen, die von Haarausfall betroffen sind. Unter Stammzellen sollen im Rahmen dieser Anmeldung Zellen verstanden werden, die sich prinzipiell nahezu unbegrenzt oft teilen und dabei spezialisierte Zellen hervorbringen können. Beispiele für Stammzellen sind embryonale Stammzellen, fötale Stammzellen, zum Beispiel aus Nabelschnurblut, sowie juvenile und adulte Stammzellen. Unter präformierten Haarzellen, die man auch als Haarbildungszellen bezeichnen kann, sollen im Rahmen dieser Anmeldungstextes Zellen verstanden werden, die ein physiologisch funktionelles Haar bilden können.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a method for stimulating hair growth in a body region, in which a preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells is introduced subcutaneously into the body region to be treated. It has surprisingly been shown that through Subcutaneous introduction of the preparation considerable cosmetic successes can be achieved, in particular in the re-hairing of regions of the body which are affected by hair loss. In the context of this application, stem cells are to be understood as cells which, in principle, divide almost indefinitely and can produce specialized cells. Examples of stem cells are embryonic stem cells, fetal stem cells, for example from umbilical cord blood, and juvenile and adult stem cells. Preformed hair cells, which can also be referred to as hair formation cells, are to be understood in the context of this application text as cells which can form a physiologically functional hair.

Somit lehrt die Erfindung eine neuartige Verwendung von Stammzellen zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums. Hierdurch gelingt es, Menschen mit Haarwachstumsstörungen bzw. Haarausfall wieder zu einem optisch ansprechenden Erscheinungsbild der betroffenen Körperstellen zu verhelfen.Thus, the invention teaches a novel use of stem cells to stimulate hair growth. In this way it is possible to help people with hair growth disorders or hair loss to return to a visually appealing appearance of the affected parts of the body.

Die beschriebene Wirkung des kosmetischen Verfahrens geht im allgemeinen mit einer Differenzierung und/oder Redifferenzierung der eingebrachten Zellen einher. Es kann jedoch auch eine Nicht-Differenzierung der Zellen vorliegen.The described effect of the cosmetic process is generally accompanied by a differentiation and / or redifferentiation of the cells introduced. However, the cells may not be differentiated.

In einer bevorzugten Aus ührungsform ist die Präparation auf einen pH-Wert von etwa 6,8 bis 7,5 und insbesondere 7,0 bis 7,4 gepuffert. Besonders gute Ergebnisse werden dabei erzielt, wenn die Präparation gegenüber dem physiologischen Milieu unter der Haut der zu behandelnden Körperpartie isoosmotische Eigenschaften aufweist. Der Begriff isoosmotische Eigenschaften der Präparation gegenüber einem physiologischen Milieu ist im Rhamen dieses Anmeldungstextes so zu verstehen, dass die Präparation gegenüber einem physiologischen Milieu in etwa den gleichen osmoti- schen Druck aufweist. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfaßt die die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation darüber hinaus eine isoosmotische Spülung oder eine physiologische Kochsalzlösung. Dies dient dem Ausgleich des Druckes und dem Vorbereiten der Kophaut für die Aufnahme der Stammzellen. Darüber hinaus wird dadurch eine Entzündung der behandelten Hautpartie vermieden bzw. die Wahrscheinlichkeit dafür verringert und somit wird die bei der Behandlung entstehende Wunde geschont.In a preferred embodiment, the preparation is buffered to a pH of approximately 6.8 to 7.5 and in particular 7.0 to 7.4. Particularly good results are achieved if the preparation has isoosmotic properties in relation to the physiological environment under the skin of the body part to be treated. The term isoosmotic properties of the preparation in relation to a physiological milieu is to be understood in the context of this application text in such a way that the preparation has approximately the same osmotic pressure in relation to a physiological medium. In a preferred embodiment, the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells further comprises an isoosmotic rinse or a physiological saline solution. This serves to balance the pressure and prepare the skin for the absorption of the stem cells. It also causes inflammation of the treated skin area avoided or the likelihood of this being reduced and thus the wound arising during the treatment is spared.

Das subkutane Einbringen der Präparation in die zu behandelnde Körperregion erfolgt vorzugsweise durch eine Vorrichtung, die eine oder mehrere Kanülen umfaßt. Der Antrieb der Vorrichtung erfolgt zweckmäßiger Weise elektrisch und/oder pneumatisch. In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das subkutane Einbringen der Präparation durch die Vorrichtung mit einem Tätowiervorgang zu vergleichen. Wie beim Tätowieren ist dabei vorzugsweise auf Sterilität zu achten. Bevorzugt werden als Kanülen Mikrokanülen und/oder Braunülen verwendet. Die Verwendung von sehr dünnen Kanülen ermöglicht dabei das Einbringen der Präparation bei minimaler Traumatisierung der betroffenen Körperregion. Vorzugsweise werden Mikrokanülen mit einem Außendurchmesser von etwa 25 bis 40 μm Durchmesser, insbesondere etwa 30 μm Durchmesser verwendet. Da derartige Mikrokanülen textile Eigenschaften aufweisen, d.h., sich beim Einführen in die Kopfhaut leicht verbiegen, ist es zweckmäßig, die Mikrokanülen mittels größerer Kanülen, welche einen Außendurchmesser von etwa 150 bis 200 μm aufweisen, zu stützen. Als besonders geeignet Materialien für die Kanülen hat sich Titan oder Kunststoff erwiesen. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass besonders gute Ergebnisse bei Verwendung einer Vorrichtung erhalten werden, die ein Multi-Kanülen-Rad umfaßt. Zweckmäßiger Weise erfolgt das subkutane Einbringen der Präparation ähnlich wie bei einem Tätowiergerät durch eine tackerförmige Bewegung der Kanüle bzw. der Kanülen. Als besonders vorteilhaft hat sich das Einbringen durch eine lineare tackerförmige Bewegung erwiesen, wobei vorzugsweise 20 bis 1200 Haarkanalbildungshübe pro cm2 Fläche eingesetzt werden. Besonders gute Ergebnisse werden erzielt, wenn die Präparation mit einem laminaren Fluss eingebracht wird, insbesondere mit einem Laminar-Down-Flow. Das Befüllen der Kanüle erfolgt dabei bevorzugt durch Eintauchen in ein Reservoir vor einer Anzahl von Haarkanal- bildungshüben, insbesondere vor jedem Haarkanalbildungshub. Für das Befüllen kommen vorzugsweise medizintechnische Infusionsgarnituren zum Einsatz.The subcutaneous introduction of the preparation into the body region to be treated is preferably carried out by a device which comprises one or more cannulas. The device is expediently driven electrically and / or pneumatically. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the subcutaneous introduction of the preparation through the device can be compared to a tattooing process. As with tattooing, sterility is preferred. Microcannulas and / or brown cannulas are preferably used as cannulas. The use of very thin cannulas enables the preparation to be inserted with minimal trauma to the affected body region. Microcannulas with an outer diameter of approximately 25 to 40 μm diameter, in particular approximately 30 μm diameter, are preferably used. Since such microcannulas have textile properties, ie they bend slightly when inserted into the scalp, it is expedient to support the microcannulas by means of larger cannulas which have an outer diameter of approximately 150 to 200 μm. Titanium or plastic has proven to be particularly suitable materials for the cannulas. It has been shown that particularly good results are obtained when using a device which comprises a multi-cannula wheel. The subcutaneous introduction of the preparation is expediently carried out in a similar manner to a tattoo device by means of a tacker-shaped movement of the cannula or cannulas. The insertion by a linear tacker-shaped movement has proven to be particularly advantageous, 20 to 1200 hair channel formation strokes per cm 2 area preferably being used. Particularly good results are achieved if the preparation is introduced with a laminar flow, in particular with a laminar down flow. The cannula is preferably filled by immersing it in a reservoir before a number of hair channel formation strokes, in particular before each hair channel formation stroke. Medical infusion sets are preferably used for filling.

Wenn die Stimulierung des Haarwachstums in einer bestimmten, genau eingegrenzten Körperregion erwünscht ist, so ist es vorteilhaft, die ausgewählte Region vor der ei- gentlichen Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums subkutan einzufärben. Dies ermöglicht bei der nachfolgenden Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums eine genaue Plazierung des erwünschten Haaransatzes. Ein weiterer Vorteil dieser Ausführungsform liegt darin, dass durch die Einfärbung der Haut das beginnende Haarwachstum optisch dichter erscheint. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren ist besonders gut zum Stimulieren des Wachstums der Kopfbehaarung geeignet. Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform besteht in dem Stimulieren des Wachstums einer längen- begren-zten Behaarung, insbesondere der Wimpern und Augenbrauen.If it is desired to stimulate hair growth in a specific, precisely defined region of the body, it is advantageous to place the selected region in front of the staining treatment to stimulate hair growth subcutaneously. This enables precise placement of the desired hairline in the subsequent treatment to stimulate hair growth. Another advantage of this embodiment is that the coloring of the skin makes the hair growth appear optically denser. The method according to the invention is particularly well suited for stimulating the growth of the hair on the head. A further preferred embodiment consists in stimulating the growth of length-limited hair, in particular the eyelashes and eyebrows.

Ein weiterer Gegenstand der Erfindung betrifft einen Kit zur Durchführung einer Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums, der eine Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation umfaßt. Vorzugsweise umfaßt der Kit darüber hinaus eine Vorrichtung zum subkutanen Einbringen der die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltenden Präparation. In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausf hrungsform umfaßt der Kit eine Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation, wie sie oben beschrieben ist, und fakultativ darüber hinaus eine Vorrichtung zum subkutanen Einbringen der die Stammzellen und/oder präformierten Haarzellen enthaltenden Präparation, wie sie oben beschrieben ist. Schließlich ist auch die Verwendung des beschriebenen Kits zur Durchführung einer Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung. Darüber hinaus ist auch die Verwendung von Stammzellen zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung.The invention further relates to a kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth, which comprises a preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells. In addition, the kit preferably includes a device for subcutaneously introducing the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the kit comprises a preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells, as described above, and optionally also a device for subcutaneously introducing the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells, as described above , Finally, the use of the kit described for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth is also the subject of the present invention. The present invention also relates to the use of stem cells for stimulating hair growth.

Das beschriebene Verfahren eignet sich ausgezeichnet zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums. Besonders gute Ergebnisse werden bei der Haarwiederbewachsung einer Körperregion erzielt, die von Haarausfall betroffen ist. Das Verfahren ist nicht schmerzhafter als eine gewöhnliche Tätowierung und erfordert gegenüber einer Tätowierung auch keine weitergehenden fachlichen Qualifikationen. Da auch keine nennenswerten Nebenwirkungen auftreten, kann das Verfahren von jedermann durchgeführt werden, insbesondere unter Verwendung des beschriebenen Kits.The method described is ideal for stimulating hair growth. Particularly good results are achieved with hair regrowth in a region of the body which is affected by hair loss. The procedure is no more painful than a normal tattoo and does not require any further professional qualifications compared to a tattoo. Since there are also no significant side effects, the method can be carried out by anyone, in particular using the kit described.

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Patentansprüche claims 1. Verfahren zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums an einer Körperregion, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation subkutan in die zu behandelnde Körperregion eingebracht wird.1. A method for stimulating hair growth in a body region, characterized in that a preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells is introduced subcutaneously into the body region to be treated. 2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation auf einen pH- Wert von etwa 6,8 bis 7,5, insbesondere von 7,0 bis 7,4, gepuffert ist.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells is buffered to a pH of about 6.8 to 7.5, in particular from 7.0 to 7.4. 3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation gegenüber dem physiologischen Milieu unter der Haut der zu behandelnden Körperpartie isoosmotische Eigenschaften aufweist.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the stem cells and / or preformed hair cell-containing preparation has iso-osmotic properties with respect to the physiological environment under the skin of the body part to be treated. 4. Verfahren nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation darüber hinaus eine Kochsalzlösung oder eine isoosmotische Spülung enthält.4. The method according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the stem cells and / or preformed hair cell-containing preparation also contains a saline solution or an isoosmotic rinse. 5. Verfahren nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das subkutane Einbringen der die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltenden Präparation in die zu behandelnde Körperregion mit einer Vorrichtung erfolgt, die eine oder mehrere Kanülen umfaßt.5. The method according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the subcutaneous introduction of the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells into the body region to be treated is carried out with a device which comprises one or more cannulas. 6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Kanülen Mikrokanülen und/oder Braunülen verwendet werden.6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that microcannulas and / or brown cannulas are used as cannulas. 7. Verfahren nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung zum subkutanen Einbringen der die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltenden Präparation in die zu behandelnde Körperregiσn ein Multi-Kanülen-Rad umfaßt.7. The method according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the device for subcutaneous introduction of the stem cells and / or preformed preparation containing hair cells in the body region to be treated comprises a multi-cannula wheel. 8. Verfahren nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das subkutane Einbringen der die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltenden Präparation in die zu behandelnde Körperregion durch eine tackerförmige Bewegung der Kanüle(n) erfolgt.8. The method according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the subcutaneous introduction of the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells into the body region to be treated is carried out by a tacker-shaped movement of the cannula (s). 9. Verfahren nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zu behandelnde Körperregion vor dem subkutanen Einbringen der die Stammzellen enthaltenden Präparation subkutan eingefärbt wird.9. The method according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the body region to be treated is subcutaneously colored before the subcutaneous introduction of the preparation containing the stem cells. 10. Verfahren nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Stimulierung des Wachstums der Kopfbehaarung erfolgt.10. The method according to at least one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the growth of the hair on the head is stimulated. 11. Verfahren nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Stimulierung des Wachstums einer längenbegrenzten Behaarung, insbesondere der Wimpern und Augenbrauen, erfolgt.11. The method according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the growth of a length-limited hair, in particular the eyelashes and eyebrows, is stimulated. 12. Kit zur Durchführung einer Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums, umfassend eine Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation.12. Kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth, comprising a preparation containing stem cells and / or preformed hair cells. 13. Kit nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Kit darüber hinaus eine Vorrichtung zum subkutanen Einbringen der die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltenden Präparation in die zu behandelnde Körperregion umfaßt.13. Kit according to claim 12, characterized in that the kit further comprises a device for subcutaneously introducing the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells into the body region to be treated. 14. Kit zur Durchführung einer Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums, umfassend die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltende Präparation gemäß mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11. 14. Kit for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth, comprising the stem cells and / or preformed hair cell-containing preparation according to at least one of claims 1 to 11. 15. Kit nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Kit darüber hinaus eine Vorrichtung zum subkutanen Einbringen der die Stammzellen und/oder präformierte Haarzellen enthaltenden Präparation in die zu behandelnde Körperregion gemäß mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11 umfaßt.15. Kit according to claim 13, characterized in that the kit further comprises a device for subcutaneously introducing the preparation containing the stem cells and / or preformed hair cells into the body region to be treated according to at least one of claims 1 to 11. 16. Verwendung des Kits nach Anspruch 14 oder 15 zur Durchführung einer Behandlung zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums.16. Use of the kit according to claim 14 or 15 for carrying out a treatment for stimulating hair growth. 17. Verwendung von Stammzellen zum Stimulieren des Haarwachstums.17. Use of stem cells to stimulate hair growth. * * * * * *
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